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New AI Leadership at Cyber Command

New AI Leadership at Cyber Command

First seen 16 Sep 2026, 10:56 UTC

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ThreatCluster September 16, 2026 at 11:54 UTC
  • Ronzelle Green appointed as new CAIO at Cyber Command.
  • Green succeeds Reid Novotny, who emphasized cultural shifts in AI adoption.
  • Cyber Command aims to enhance AI capabilities for military operations.

Rear Adm. Ronzelle Green has been appointed as the new Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO) at U.S. Cyber Command, succeeding Brig. Gen. Reid Novotny. Green previously served at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and brings over 30 years of IT experience. His appointment aims to enhance Cyber Command's integration of AI capabilities into military cyberspace operations. Novotny emphasized the cultural challenges in adopting AI technologies during his tenure. Cyber Command is led by Gen. Joshua Rudd, who also oversees the NSA, which is reorganizing to focus more on AI. The transition in leadership reflects a continued commitment to leveraging AI for improved operational effectiveness in cybersecurity.

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2026-09-15
Ronzelle Green appointed CAIO
Rear Adm. Ronzelle Green takes over as Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer at Cyber Command, succeeding Reid Novotny.
Nextgov
2026-09-15
Novotny's leadership acknowledged
Brig. Gen. Reid Novotny's contributions to AI integration at Cyber Command are recognized as he steps down.
Defenseone
2026-09-15
Cyber Command's AI strategy highlighted
Cyber Command's ongoing efforts to embrace AI technologies are emphasized in the leadership transition.
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